What is the cheapest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Forbach(F) and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The distance between Forbach and Rotterdam is 815 km. The road distance is 420.3 km.

How do I travel from Forbach to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 29m and costs €150 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Forbach to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Rotterdam bus from?

Forbach to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Rotterdam train from?

Forbach to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Forbach(F) station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 5h 29m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Forbach to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Forbach to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Forbach to Rotterdam train arrive?

Forbach to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Rotterdam is 420 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Forbach to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Forbach to Rotterdam?

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Forbach to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Forbach to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Paris l'Esttrain 82
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 29m
€157–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846
8h 48m
€27–50
Drive 420.3 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Rotterdamcar 420.3 km
5h 3m
€74–107
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Forbach(F) to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 50m
€140–353
Train
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
8h 38m
€59–128
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Nightjet
9h 30m
€81–212
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LUX - AMS
8h 26m
€100–330

Forbach to Rotterdam by train and foot

14Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.5 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Forbach(F) to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare De L'Est and Paris Nord in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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